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Precision Metalforming Association

Precision Metalforming Association is positionedto meet all of your professional needs

PMA is a critical component in the success of our member companies.

The largest metalforming association in the world invites you to join.

The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) understands your needs and is committed to providing you withprograms, products and services your company needs to thrive in the current business environment. In fact,we’ve been helping metal stamping, fabricating and forming companies and their employees to improveproductivity, profitability and professional development for more than 70 years. Our dedicated members andprofessional staff provide experience and knowledge to deliver high-value services that make a bottom-linedifference.

Small to medium-sized component metal parts manufacturers, OEMs and Tier-1 manufacturers rely on PMA toassist them in a multitude of ways — benchmarking, networking, sharing best practices, technical information,marketing, trade shows, training and education, and advocacy in Washington to name several. Nearly 900companies and their key employees are actively engaged in association activities as members of PMA. Formore details about the benefits of membership contact the Membership Team at 216/901-8800 or visitwww.pma.org.

PMA helps advance the industry through training and workforce development.

The PMA Educational Foundation is the metalforming industry’s leading source of workforce developmenttraining tools and information. Working directly with leading workforce development providers, industryleaders, educators, allied manufacturing associations and students, the foundation provides integrated support for key training initiatives to help the metal forming industry attract and retain a competitive and skilled workforce.

The foundation’s endowment of $2 million supports education and training activitiesthat directly benefit the metalforming industry. From its inception in 1996, thefoundation has distributed more than $1 million in grants to 70 differentorganizations in 17 states. You and your company or institution can join the growingnumber of foundation supporters by becoming a Foundation Partner. Inquire today by calling 216/901-8800.

Stuck on training? PMA offers WorkingSolutions for your training needs.See page 11 for details.

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Table of ContentsTable of Contents

Publications Spotlight ..........................2

Training Systems (DVDs and manuals)Coil and Manually Fed Press Operator and Die Setter.....................3Coil-Fed Press Operator and Die Setter ..............................................3Manually Fed Press Operator and Die Setter.....................................3Coil-Fed Press Operator and Die Setter in Spanish ..........................3Dimensional Variations in Flat-Rolled Metals.....................................3Press Brake Operator & Setup ............................................................3Metal Spinning Machine Operator.......................................................3

PowerPoint Training ProgramsBasic Safety..............................................................................................3Communications & Teamwork...............................................................3Introduction to Quality ............................................................................3Measurement & Prints ...........................................................................3Metalforming Basics...............................................................................3

Resource & ReferenceBasic Die Protection ...............................................................................4Design Guidelines For Precision Metal Forming, 4th Edition...........4Die Protection for Lean Manufacturing...............................................4Dimensional Variations Pocket Reference..........................................4Diemaking CD ...........................................................................................4Metal Stamping CD .................................................................................4SkillStart Basic Electricity, Watt For & Wye Now? ...........................5SkillStart Basics of Fluid Power, Go With The Flow..........................5SkillStart Basic Maintenance, the Ounce of Prevention..................5SkillStart Basic Safety, It’s No Accident .............................................5SkillStart Communications and Teams, You Know What I Mean .......................................................................5

SkillStart Introduction to PLCs, Get With the Program.....................5SkillStart The Meaning of Quality, Keeping it Under Control...........5

Safety and ComplianceGreen Book: How to Successfully Prepare for and Manage an OSHA Inspection .....................................................6

Safety Guidelines Checklist ...................................................................6Lockout for Safety, Lockout for You! ....................................................6SkillStart Basic Safety, It’s No Accident .............................................6Safety Report............................................................................................6

Employee AssessmentHR Pre-Employment Selection Guide...................................................7Metalworking Skills Assessment..........................................................7Occupational Aptitude & Knowledge Assessment ...........................7Tool & Die Training and Assessment System .....................................7

Work Performance Record (WPR) .......................................................7Skill Standards .........................................................................................8Credentialing Achievement Records (CARs) ......................................8

Business ReportsBenchmarking .........................................................................................9Executive Compensation—Manufacturing Edition ...........................9Financial Analysis ...................................................................................9Safety.........................................................................................................9Sales and Marketing ..............................................................................9Wage and Benefit ...................................................................................9

MetalForming Magazine CDsMetalforming Electronics.....................................................................10Science of Forming Vol. 1.....................................................................10Science of Forming Vol. 2.....................................................................10Tooling by Design...................................................................................10Metal Stamping by Design...................................................................10

Workshops and ConsultingApprenticeship Programs ....................................................................11Assessment Development & Validation.............................................11Curriculum Development & Education Partnerships ......................11Multi-Skill & Pay-for-Skill Training Designs......................................11PACE Job-Task & Skill Analysis ..........................................................11Pre-Employment/New Hire Selection Strategies.............................11Self-Directed Work Teams...................................................................11Skill-Based Training Designs...............................................................11Structured On-the-Job Training—Expert OJT™..............................11

In-Plant Training SeminarsInstructors...............................................................................................12One-day Seminars .................................................................................12Two-day Seminars.................................................................................12Three-day Seminar................................................................................12

PMA Technical Seminars, Roundtables and Conferences ............13

Magazines by PMA ServicesFabricating Product News ..................................................................13MetalForming ........................................................................................13

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Publications Spotlight

Success in businessmeans providing qualitywork and great customerservice, in addition tokeeping up withtechnology to stay aheadof the competition. To dothis, you need aknowledgeable, skilledstaff that knows their job.

A skilled and trainedworkforce candramatically improvebottom-line performanceand make it easier tocompete. Improving staffskills also increases jobsatisfaction and retentionof your skilled workers.On average, 95% ofmembers widely endorsethese tools as excellent orgood. Here are a fewcomments fromcompanies training andeducating their employeeswith PMA products.

“We have been very pleased with the PMApress operator training system. It is designedwell and more thorough than our “on-the-job”training program. It is certainly improving theskill level of our press department employees.”

Wayne CartwrightOperations Manager

Progressive Stamping LLC

“Over the years I have found PMA’sBusiness Reports to be an invaluablebenchmarking tool, helping me toboth gain greater insight into how theeconomy is affecting our industry andto assist Fulton Industries in stayingcompetitive.”Robert SwansonCPA, CMA, Corporate ControllerFulton Industries, Inc.

“We use the Press Brake Operator System, the Dimensional Variations in Flat-Rolled Metals Training Series,Safety First and Lockout/Tagouttraining materials from PMA.We have not found other ma-terials that relate to the workenvironment as well as PMA materials. The rele-vance makes it easier for our associates to translatewhat they have learned into their daily work.”Robert E. Strickler Training ManagerNew Standard Corporation


Training Systems (DVDs and manuals)

Coil and Manually Fed PressOperator and Die SetterDeveloped by metal stampers to increase produc-tivity, assure safety and improve part quality. Thiscomprehensive system consists of 26 video les-sons. It places the responsibility of learning on the

individuals by empowering them to view each video, completethe worksheets and use the information at the press during theproduction cycle.

Order code: COILMAND (dvd)Member: $2595 | Nonmember: $7795

Coil-Fed Press Operator and Die Setter portion onlyThe coil-fed lessons consist of 23 video lessons.Order code: COILD (dvd)Member: $1995 | Nonmember: $5995

Manually Fed Press Operator and Die Setter portion onlyManually fed lessons include 15 video lessons. Order code: MANUALD (dvd)Member: $995 | Nonmember: $2995

Coil-Fed Press Operator and Die Setter in SpanishNarrated in Spanish, this 12 lesson video systemuses graphics to make it an ideal training tool foryour facility.

Order code: COIPGS1D (dvd)Member: $995 | Nonmember: $2995

Dimensional Variationsin Flat-Rolled MetalsTeach workers to diagnose problems and identifycauses with flat-rolled materials and how to takecorrective actions. Contains seven video lessons,a Dimensional Variations Pocket Reference

and trainee progress forms. Purchase individual copies of theDimensional Variations Pocket Reference for each of your employees to complement the knowledge gained in this system,see page 4.

Order code: DIMEN1 (dvd)Member: $595 | Nonmember: $1795

Press Brake Operator & Setup Train your employees to operate and setup pressbrake machinery safely and productively. Con-taining eight video lessons, this program pro-motes generally accepted shop practice usingeasy-to-understand language and illustrations.

Order code: PRESS1D (dvd)Member: $1195 | Nonmember: $3595

Basic SafetyIntroduction to OSHA, basic safety concepts andpractices. 44 slides

Order code: PPSAFEMember: $35 | Nonmember: $50

Communications & TeamworkAn overview of how people communicatein the workplace, rules of active listening, working in teams and team

problem solving. 33 slides

Order code: PPTEAMMember: $35 | Nonmember: $50

Introduction to QualityIntroduction to quality control and assurance,quality standards and customer expectations.30 slides

Order code: PPQUALMember: $35 | Nonmember: $50

Measurement & PrintsIntroduction to basic measurement, hand-heldprecision measuring devices, prints, engineer-ing drawings and more. 45 slides

Order code: PPPRINTSMember: $35 | Nonmember: $50

Metalforming BasicsIntroduction to shears, stamping presses andauxiliaries, tooling, fabrication equipment andformed parts. 33 slides

Order code: PPBASICSMember: $35 | Nonmember: $50

PowerPoint Training Programs

Train operators and setup technicians with unique self-paced learning. All Precision Metalforming Association systems include video lessons,manuals, performance checks and certificates of completion.

Enhance your existing programs with customizable PowerPoints byPMA’s Educational Foundation.

Metal Spinning Machine OperatorTeach the operation of automatic metal spinning ma-chines and safety to users of both automatic andhand spinners. Training is accomplished throughtwo DVD programs.

Order code: SPINV1 (dvd)Member: $495 | Nonmember: $1495

Basic Die ProtectionBy Greg Dickerson

A guide to understanding and applying basic dieprotection in metal stamping to improve manu-facturing processes by reducing or eliminatingthe expenses of emergency die shop repair.

Order code: BASICDIEMember: $34.95 | Nonmember: $44.95

Design Guidelines For PrecisionMetal Forming, 4th EditionBy Precision Metalforming Association

PMA’s Design Guidelines provides you withthe tools to economically shorten productionlead times without sacrificing quality by prop-

erly designing and specifying metalformed parts and assem-blies. This top seller contains nearly 200 pages, includingphotos, illustrations, charts, tables and schematics.

Order Code: DG4Member: $55 | Nonmember: $95

Die Protection for Lean ManufacturingBy Drew Stevens

In this 112-page book with illustrations and photos, Stevens explores in detail how creating an autonomous die-protection expert in your organi-

zation can prevent unplanned downtime, save die-repair costsand prevent bad parts from getting to the customer.

Order Code: LEANMFGMember: $49.95 | Nonmember: $59.95

Dimensional VariationsPocket ReferenceBy Precision Metalforming Association

Train personnel involved in the metalformingprocess to maintain material quality from themill to the final manufactured product with thishandy pocket supplement to our training series.

Order code: DIMEN5Member: $15 | Nonmember: $20

Package of 10 Order code: DIMEN6Member: $140 | Nonmember: $190


Resource & Reference

Diemaking CDSupervisor Guide to Implement Compe-tency-Based Training and Apprenticeship

By PMA Educational Foundation

This diemaking training guide comes completewith 20 lessons to assist supervisors, trainers and instructorsin implementing structured, performance-based training. Theeasy-to-use CD opens with the core competency to be mas-tered and describes the overall learning objectives, perform-ance standards, in-training assessments and structured jobtraining activities that support the competency.

Order code: SUPERDIE Price: $60

COMBO: Diemaking and Metal Stamping

Supervisor GuidesOrder code: SUPERCOMBO Price: $110

Metal Stamping CDSupervisor Guide to Implement Compe-tency-Based Training and Apprenticeship

By PMA Educational Foundation

Complete with 18 lessons, this metal stampingoperations and setup training guide assists supervisors, train-ers and instructors in implementing structured, perform-ance-based training. The easy-to-use CD opens with the corecompetency to be mastered and describes the overall learn-ing objectives, performance standards, in-training assess-ments and structured job training activities that support thecompetency.

Order code: SUPERMET Price: $60


Shop FloorResource & Reference

SkillStart Basic Electricity,Watt For & Wye Now?By PMA Educational Foundation

This reference provides an introduction to electrical theoryand measurements, common distribution systems, electricalsafety, motor design and basic operations and electrical con-trols and schematics. It provides setup personnel, maintenancetechnicians and technical students/apprentices some of thebasic knowledge needed. Pack of five booklets.

Order code: ELECSTARTMember: $200 | Nonmember: $260

SkillStart Basics of Fluid Power,Go With The FlowBy PMA Educational Foundation

This booklet covers hydraulic and pneumatic systems and in-cludes supporting charts and tables. It covers the theory, sys-tem design and operation of fundamental industrial fluidpower systems. It is ideal for setup personnel, maintenancetechnicians, diemakers and technical students and appren-tices. Pack of five booklets.

Order code: FLUIDSTARTMember: $200 | Nonmember: $260

SkillStart Basic Maintenance, the Ounce of PreventionBy PMA Educational Foundation

This handy resource introduces the concepts and practices of in-dustrial maintenance, the role of the operator, safety, inspectiontechniques, cleaning, lubrication and basic equipment repair andadjustment. It is ideal for equipment operators, setup personneland maintenance employees. Pack of five booklets.

Order code: MAINSTARTMember: $200 | Nonmember: $260

SkillStart Basic Safety, It’s No AccidentBy PMA Educational Foundation

Basic Safety introduces accident prevention techniques to em-ployees handling materials and working at elevated and groundlevels. It also explains the use of personal protective equipmentand devices, machine safeguarding, safe lifting practices andworkplace hazard control programs. Pack of five booklets.

Order code: SAFESTARTMember: $200 | Nonmember: $260

SkillStart Communications and Teams, You Know What I MeanBy PMA Educational Foundation

This SkillStart is a learning resource for some of the traditionalaspects of communications, language and team building. Topicscovered include: effective person-to-person communication;differences between verbal, nonverbal and written communica-tions; techniques for good listening; communication styles;team concepts and applications and making a presentation.Pack of five booklets.

Order code: COMMSTARTMember: $200 | Nonmember: $260

SkillStart Introduction to PLCs,Get With the ProgramBy PMA Educational Foundation

The Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)addresses control functions and control systems, control de-vices and relay ladder logic and/or circuits, PLC hardware,input/output functions and simple PLC applications and trou-bleshooting basics. It is ideal for setup personnel and mainte-nance technicians. Pack of five booklets.

Order code: PLCSTARTMember: $200 | Nonmember: $260

SkillStart The Meaning of Quality,Keeping it Under ControlBy PMA Educational Foundation

This SkillStart introduces the basic concepts and applica-tions of quality, quality control and assurance. It providesdefinitions of customer standards, requirements and specifi-cations, and process control. Pack of five booklets.

Order code: QUALSTARTMember $200 | Nonmember $260

Use these booklets for training classes or as an independent study guide.


Safety and Compliance

Green Book: How to SuccessfullyPrepare for and Manage an OSHA InspectionBy Precision Metalforming Association

Learn how to prepare and protect your rightsduring and after an OSHA inspection. The Green Book in-cludes full explanations on how to create a safety policy toensure effectiveness, including a five-step plan to followprior to an inspection, a 12-step inspection plan and a seven-step plan for responding to a citation. This program was pre-pared by a trial lawyer with more than 20 years ofexperience working with metalforming companies.

Order code: GREENMember: $195 | Nonmember: $395

Safety Guidelines ChecklistBy Precision Metalforming Association

Identify potential safety issues and gauge com-pliance with OSHA standards affecting the met-alforming industry with this practical booklet.A great tool for safety audits and a good com-

plement to the Safety First DVD.

Order code: CHECKMember: $4 | Nonmember: $6Package of 10 Order Code: CHECK10Member: $35 | Nonmember: $55

Safety FirstBy Precision Metalforming Association

Designed specifically for the metalforming in-dustry, this first-day-on-the-job safety trainingprogram is ideal for new employees, temporary

workers and contractors.

Order code: SAFE1Member: Free | Nonmember: Free

Lockout for Safety,Lockout for You!By Precision Metalforming Association

Develop a lockout program to meet OSHA re-quirements with this step-by-step program de-

veloped specifically for the metalforming industry. Thisprogram includes a two-part training video, checklists for de-veloping written lockout procedures and programs, answersto commonly asked questions and a complete written sampleprogram.

Order code: LTVIDMember: $295 | Nonmember: $595

SkillStart Basic Safety, It’s No AccidentBy PMA Educational Foundation

Basic Safety introduces accident preventiontechniques to employees handling materials andworking at elevated and ground levels. It also ex-

plains the use of personal protective equipment and devices, ma-chine safeguarding, safe lifting practices and workplace hazardcontrol programs. Pack of five booklets.

Order code: SAFESTARTMember: $200 | Nonmember: $260

Safety ReportBy Precision Metalforming Association

Benchmark your company’s safety per-formance to the metalforming industry

based on confidential PMA surveys compared to data re-ported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Key breakouts pro-vide comparative analysis for companies with similarmanufacturing operations. Injuries involving days away fromwork, days of restricted work or temporary reassignment ofduties and the types and incidence of work-related illnessesare presented.

Order code: SAFETYMember: $145 | Nonmember: $400


Employee Assessment

HR Pre-Employment Selection GuideBy PMA Educational Foundation

The Pre-Employment Selection Guide providesguidance in regard to federal employment law,accepted ethical employment selection prac-tices and finding the right person for the job.

Legal issues are divided into procedural and substantiveones. Procedural issues address various rules of form inlegal proceedings such as “due process.” Substantive issuesinclude legal rights and principles such as equal opportunity,testing, worker legal status and rights of privacy. The booklet is a general guide regarding selected substantive pre-employment issues, conditions and practices.

Order code: HRGUIDEMember: $65 | Nonmember: $80

Metalworking Skills AssessmentBy PMA Educational Foundation

Evaluate the skills of workers with limitedmanufacturing experience with this uniquetest. The test’s scoring method allows the

user to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each per-son and develop an individualized training plan. The assess-ment covers basic and applied mathematics, measuring,blueprint reading and fundamentals of manufacturing tech-nologies. The package contains 20 tests, an administrationguide and an answer template—available in English or Spanish.

English Order code: SKILLTESTSpanish Order code: SKILLTESTSPNMember: $95 | Nonmember: $195

Occupational Aptitude & Knowledge AssessmentBy PMA Educational Foundation

The 60-item, multiple-choice test assesses me-chanical aptitude, spatial and mathematical rea-

soning, measurement, use of communications andinformation, and the understanding of basic industry knowl-edge and behaviors of applicants for either entry-level train-ing programs or job vacancies. Instructions, scoringtemplates, cut score recommendations, diagnostics and se-curity practices are provided for two assessment versions.

Order Code: APTESTMember: $125 | Nonmember: $195

Tool & Die Training and Assessment SystemBy PMA Educational Foundation

Provide employees with a comprehensive train-ing model and assessment system for tool & diemakers from entry level to master level. The

system includes a job task and skill analysis, a skill-basedtraining design, performance achievement records, 30 hands-on performance tests and a copy of the national skill standards.

Order code: TOOLASSESSMember: $295 | Nonmember: $395

Work Performance Record (WPR)By PMA Educational Foundation

An ISO-compliant training logbook of new-hireperformance during a typical 3-month/90-dayprobationary period, the WPR opens with a listof statements documenting the candidate’s

work history and occupational behaviors. Section Two pro-vides a listing or record of the recommended work activitiesthe candidate should successfully perform on-job duringhis/her probationary training. The third section of the WPR isthe performance assessments or Skill Checks that the candi-date has passed. The package contains five booklets.

Order code: WORKRECORDMember: $150 | Nonmember: $225


Employee Assessment

Skill StandardsBy National Institute for Metalworking Skills

A skill standard is a description of work to a specified levelof performance. The National Institute for MetalworkingSkills (NIMS) skill standards describe in detail the tasks aworker must be able to perform and the skills and knowl-edge needed to setup and operate metalforming equipment.These standards help employers assess worker abilities andtraining needs. Purchase hard copies or users can downloadthe standards at www.nims-skills.org.

Order codeCNC/NC Punch Press,Level II Duties & Standards SKILLCNCLaser Cutting Level II Duties & Standards SKILLLASERMetal Spinning Level II Duties & Standards SKILLSPINMetal Stamping Level II & IIIDuties & Standards SKILLSTAMPMetalforming Level I Duties & Standards SKILLMETALPress Brake Level II & IIIDuties & Standards SKILLPRESSRollforming, Level II Duties & Standards SKILLROLLSlide Forming Level II & IIIDuties & Standards SKILLSLIDE

Member: $15 each | Nonmember: $25 each

Credentialing Achievement Records (CARs)By National Institute for Metalworking Skills

A Credentialing Achievement Record (CAR) is aperformance log book based on the skill stan-

dards. It is used as a hands-on performance test, checklist andpersonal portfolio documenting a worker’s on-the-job perform-ance and accomplishments. It functions as a skill check oftasks confirming competency for operators and setup person-nel to carry out duties on metalforming equipment. Workerscan earn a NIMS credential by successfully completing a CARand a written test. CARs also can be used to support ISO, TSand other quality system requirements for in-plant training doc-umentation. Purchase hard copies or users can download theCredentialing Achievement Records at www.nims-skills.org.

Order code

Metal StampingCompound Dies Level II SKILLCOMP

Compound Dies Level III SKILLCOMP3

Deep Drawing Dies Level II SKILLDEEP

Deep Drawing Dies Level III SKILLDEEP3

Parts Inspection & Quality Control SKILLPARTS

Progressive Dies Level II SKILLPRGR

Progressive Dies Level III SKILLPROG3

Single-Hit Tooling Level II SKILLSINGL

Single-Hit Tooling Level III SKILLSING3

Transfer Dies Level II SKILLTRANS

Transfer Dies Level III SKILLTRNS3

Press BrakeOperate CNC Drive Level II SKILLOPCNC

Setup CNC Drive Level III SKLSETIII

Operate Non-CNC Mechanical Level II SKLOPMEII

Setup Non-CNC Mechanical Level III SKLMECHIII

CNC Punch/Turret Press Level II SKILLPUNCH

Laser Cutting Level II SKILLLASERC

Member: $25 each | Nonmember: $40 each


Business Reports

Benchmarking By Precision Metalforming Association

A powerful report tool for managers toassess their company’s performance and

compare its competitive strength in the industry. The reportfeatures in-depth analysis of key management, productivityand quality performance measures. Information is organizedby best in class, industry average and profitability. Supple-ments are available, to provide further breakdowns.

Order Code: BENCHONLYMember: $250 | Nonmember: $750Supplements Order code

*EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) BENCHEBIT*Operations BENCHOPMember: $75 each | Nonmember: $200 each

Executive Compensation—Manufacturing EditionBy Precision Metalforming Association

Valuable information is included on exec-utive salaries, bonus plans, benefit packages and retirementprograms for 11 critical job functions ranging from CEO tovarious key middle-management positions. Organization bycompany size and sales volume makes these results ex-tremely useful. Owner and non-owner supplements are alsoavailable to provide further salary and compensation analysis.

Order code: EXECCOMPMember: $250 | Nonmember: $750Supplements Order code

Owner Manufacturing EXESUPPOWNNon-owner Manufacturing EXESUPPNONMember: $75 each | Nonmember: $200 each

Sales and Marketing By Precision Metalforming Association

This report provides insight and intelli-gence to plan effective growth strategies,

develop reliable sales forecasts and identify opportunities tocompete internationally. It is a great tool to help generate astronger sales team and a marketing strategy that will bettermanage resources and win more business.

Order code: MARKETREPORTMember: $175 | Nonmember: $500

Financial Analysis By Precision Metalforming Association

An assessment of the metalforming industrydesigned and organized to help evaluate op-

erational costs and profitability. A crucial management tool to as-sist in strategic decision-making and aid in identifying areas wherecompany expenses are higher or lower than industry norms. In ad-dition to the expense categories and profitability, common busi-ness ratios are reported, including sales per employee, value addedper employee, accounts receivable as percent of sales, capital in-vestment, return on assets and more. The report is organized intoautomotive, non-automotive, metal stamping and non-stampingcategories for compelling comparisons.

Order code: BUSANALMember: $250 | Nonmember: $750

Wage and Benefit By Precision Metalforming Association

This report features a compilation ofwages for more than 100 common job

classifications organized by hourly and non-exempt employ-ees. It is designed to assist manufacturers in evaluating pre-vailing wage rates and shift differentials, developingequitable benefit packages and establishing a baseline forcomparing the cost of health care. Supplements focusing onwages are also available.

Order code: WAGEBENEFITMember: $250 | Nonmember: $750

Supplements Order code

Company Size WAGESIZEGeographic WAGEGEOType of Manufacturer WAGETYPEWorkforce WAGEWORKMember: $75 each | Nonmember: $200 each

SafetyBy Precision Metalforming Association

Benchmark your company’s safety per-formance to the metalforming industry

based on confidential PMA surveys compared to data reportedby the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Key breakouts provide com-parative analysis for companies with similar manufacturing op-erations. Injuries involving days away from work, days ofrestricted work or temporary reassignment of duties and thetypes and incidence of work-related illnesses are presented.

Order code: SAFETYMember: $145 | Nonmember: $400


Metalforming ElectronicsBy George Keremedjiev

George Keremedjiev authored the Metalform-ing Electronics column in MetalForming mag-azine for more than 20 years and is

recognized as a leading authority on sensing for die protec-tion and part quality inspection. This CD presents dozens ofGeorge’s columns as well as papers and exclusive presenta-tions covering all aspects of die protection and part qualityinspection, starting and maintaining sensor programs, therole of controls in in-die sensing, and the benefits of a soundsensor program.

Order code: METELECTCDPrice: $59.95

Science of Forming Vol. 1By Stuart Keeler, ScDThis comprehensive and searchable CD con-tains 52 articles designed to help engineersworking in stamping plants overcome prob-

lems related to springback, tool design and other formabilityissues. This educational CD promises to be an indispensabletool loaded with content that engineers will find useful foryears to come.Order code: STUPrice: $59.95

MetalFormingMagazine CDs

Science of Forming Vol. 2By Stuart Keeler, ScDMetalforming expert Stuart Keeler’s Vol. 2 in-cludes dozens of recent MetalFormingmaga-zine columns, and goes multimedia with

animations and movies that bring forming issues to life. In ad-dition, it features never-before-published presentations onformability topics such as: forming characteristics of higher-strength steels, statistical deformation control for stampingevaluation and virtual sheetmetal forming.Order code: SCIVOL2Price: $59.95

Tooling by DesignBy Tim StephensThis CD features dozens of Tim’s MetalForm-ing magazine articles, which explore fool-proofing of dies, prevailing theories, incorrect

practices, die-set essentials and the laws of die mechanics.Additional articles cover die-design/simulation software andtooling nomenclature.Order code: TOOLDESIGNPrice: $59.95

Metal Stamping by DesignBy Larry CrainichThis CD focuses on tooling issues that metalstampers, tool-maintenance personnel, andtool designers and builders wrestle with every

day. More than 50 articles are included from tooling expertLarry Crainich that cover tooling issues from basic die de-sign to troubleshooting of forming problems.Order code: STAMPINGCDPrice: $59.95


Workshops and Consulting

Training sessions related to workforce development issues are facilitated byBruce Broman of the PMA EducationalFoundation staff. Bruce has directed nu-merous high-profile projects dealing with industrial skill standards, curriculum/training design and development, employee selection and advancement systems, and certification and credentialingprograms. To set up a WorkingSolutions consultation or to request more information, please visitwww.workingsolutions4u.org or contact Bruce Broman at 216-901-8800 or [email protected].

Consulting Fees Member NonmemberPer day $750 $1,200 Additional charge for Mr. Broman’s travel will be based on actual travel costs.

Apprenticeship ProgramsThese services are used to design, develop or upgrade indus-trial apprenticeship programs (instructional hours and on-the-job requirements) for any trade, occupation or technicalposition.

Assessment Development & ValidationDevelopment of valid tests and assessments are ideal for ap-prenticeships, pay-for-skill programs, new hire selection andemployee advancement, skill certifications, ISO competencydocumentation and meeting legal testing practices.

Curriculum Development & Education PartnershipsThese programs are ideal for school-to-work, apprenticeship,new-hire and incumbent training programs. They includecustom design and development of technical education cur-ricula with local industries and schools.

Multi-Skill & Pay-for-Skill Training DesignsThis service develops and implements a defensible pay-for-skill compensation system through cross-functional work de-signs, worker assessment and competency-basedperformance standards. It is ideal for maximizing human po-tential, increasing work productivity and creating workforceflexibility.

PACE Job-Task & Skill AnalysisPACE is a job-task and skill analysis that analyzes an occupa-tion, trade or functional area. A panel of your job expertsperforms this analysis during a two- or three-day workshop.Companies use the PACE method to develop training, re-design work, write job descriptions, benchmark skill stan-dards or improve employee selection and advancementstrategies.

Pre-Employment/New Hire Selection StrategiesThis service features methods on how to objectively assessthe competency of potential new hires using behavioral inter-viewing techniques, skill assessments and priorexperience/education evaluation methods.

Self-Directed Work TeamsA design of cross-functional, self-directed work teams,where employees manage the functions of their departmentor unit to improve business performance, productivity, com-munications and safety.

Skill-Based Training DesignsThis one- or two-day post-PACE workshop sets forth a learn-ing progression and critical competencies that workers mustdemonstrate and master at various levels of ability. It is idealfor apprenticeships, pay-for-skill programs, on-the-job train-ing and worker certifications.

Structured On-the-Job Training—Expert OJT™This workshop allows you to build a culture of trainingwithin your organization and reduce dependency on outsidetraining providers and materials. Teach workers how to plan,prepare and present structured OJT and be effective trainerswith this two-day “train-the-trainer” workshop.


In-Plant Training Seminars

Industry experts providing customized training solutionsdelivered at your facility.Benefits of in-plant training:• Train multiple employees consistently and cost effectively right at your facility.• Meet your company’s specific training requirements by customizing content from one or more programs.• Address your company’s most critical needs through interactive class discussions and team problem solving.• Assure successful implementation through follow-up consultation with the instructor.

One-day SeminarsComputer Simulation of Sheetmetal FormingDr. Stuart Keeler

Higher-Strength Sheet Steels—Solving the ProblemsDr. Stuart Keeler

Increasing Productivity...Solving the ProblemsA one or two-day seminar available in English or SpanishRobert Braswell

Safety in the PressroomAvailable in English or SpanishRobert Braswell

Sheetmetal Forming—Understanding the PropertiesDr. Stuart Keeler

Successful Die Planning, Quoting and SourcingJeff Bennett

Troubleshooting Formability ProblemsDr. Stuart Keeler

Two-day SeminarsBest Practices in Sheetmetal FormingDr. Stuart Keeler

Forming Difficult Stampings with Better ConsistencyDr. Stuart Keeler

Three-day SeminarForming Sheetmetal More EffectivelyDr. Stuart Keeler

InstructorsJeff BennettJeff Bennett is the president of Tool PlannersInc. and director of sales and engineering forBennett Tool & Die Co., Inc. in Nashville, TN.His areas of expertise include cost estimating,tool and automation design and contract manu-facturing management. Tool Planners Inc.

serves the metal stamping industry with training, planningservices and software products for planning and cost esti-mating metal stampings and dies. He is a member of the PMATechnical Seminar Committee and is a regular speaker atMETALFORM tradeshow conferences and PMA technicalseminars.

Robert BraswellRobert Braswell has been consulting with themetalforming industry for almost 20 years,with many clients in Mexico and other LatinAmerican countries. He is a highly respectedexpert on productivity, safety and personnelmotivation. Having been in hundreds of plants

in more than 12 countries, authored several articles on pro-ductivity and safety and spoken at hundreds of seminars, heis well versed in how to get the most out of a manufacturingplant and its people. He is fluent in English and Spanish anduses his many life experiences from around the world as theplatform for his talks.

Dr. Stuart KeelerStuart Keeler’s entire five-decade career hasbeen dedicated to bringing science to the pressshop. Career highlights include his discovery ofthe Forming Limit Diagram and the develop-ment of Circle Grid Analysis. His metalformingexperience includes 24 years at National Steel

Corp. in Detroit and 12 years at the ThyssenKruppBudd Techni-cal Center – a large Tier One automotive body and chassis partssupplier. From 1983 to 1997 he taught a three-day semiannualcourse in Understanding Sheet Metal Formability at the Univer-sity of Wisconsin Continuing Education Center in Milwaukee.For PMA, Stuart is starting his 13th year as the Science of Form-ing columnist for MetalFormingmagazine.

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One-day Seminar $2,500 $4,500

Two-day Seminar $5,000 $9,000

Three-day Seminar $7,500 $13,500

Plus reimbursement of instructor’s travel costs,billed separately.

For more information, please contact Marianne Sichi at 216-901-8800 x 2159, [email protected]


PMA Technical Seminars, Roundtables and Conferences

Designed by industry experts and taught by leading, recognized professionalsin many facets of the metalforming industry, PMA seminars and conferencesprovide industry-specific training. From information and techniques neededby entry-level employees to senior management roundtables, they cover thefull range of key industry knowledge and issues your company needs to succeed. Visit www.pma.org/meetings for program schedule and to register.

Regional program topics:Costing and PricingDeep DrawDesigning and Building Metal

Stamping DiesDie DesignDie MaintenanceDie Protection ClinicERP SoftwareEstimating Metal Stamping DiesHigher-Strength Sheet Steel—

Solving the ProblemsOSHA CompliancePress TechnologyServo Press Technology

Sheetmetal 101 – Understandingthe Metal

Sheetmetal Forming – Under-standing the Properties

Troubleshooting FormabilityProblems

Roundtables and Conferences

CFOFabricatingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologiesSales & Marketing Quality

SafetySlide FormingTool & DieTrainersWomen in Manufacturing

FABTECH Stamping Conference topics:

Advanced SensorsAdvanced ToolingBasic Sensors (Fundamentals)Die Clinic-ToolingDie Setup/Quick Die ChangeEfficiency Improvements in

the Stamping Shop

In-Die Sensor ApplicationsLean ManufacturingPress MaintenancePress TechnologyProgressive DiesProgressive Strip LayoutPurchasing PracticesSafetyServo DrivesSoftwareStamping EstimatingStamping High-Strength SteelTool SteelsValue Added for Stamping

Magazines by PMA Services

MetalForming magazine MetalForming is the official publicationof the Precision Metalforming Associa-tion. Published monthly, it focuses onserving those who create precision metalproducts using stamping, fabricating andother value-added processes. MetalForm-ing reaches more than 53,000 readerseach month with new-product applica-

tions, state-of-the-art technologies and ideas and manage-ment solutions that help our readers do their jobs quicker,better and more cost effectively. MetalForming is a BPA-audited publication that is circulated FREE in the UnitedStates, Canada and Mexico to qualified individuals in the industry (International subscriptions $225.00 USD). Visitwww.metalformingmagazine.com to subscribe.

Fabricating Product NewsSubscribers of Fabricating ProductNews will get all of the informationthey need to clearly understand andevaluate the unique features and ca-pabilities of new products hitting thesheetmetal forming and fabricatingmarket, and how they might apply intheir shop. It is dedicated to helpingmetal fabricators leverage new tech-

nology to grow their competitive edge. Fabricating ProductNews, published quarterly, is circulated FREE upon requestto those in the United States who qualify in the sheetmetalforming and fabricating industry. Visit www.fabricatingpro-ductnews.com to subscribe. Subscriptions outside theUnited States can be purchased for $10 per issue.

Monthly topics include:Stamping PressesCoil Processing EquipmentQuick Die Change SystemsPunch PressesPress FeedersRoboticsTransfer Systems

Rollforming EquipmentLasersSoftwareWelding EquipmentPress Safety EquipmentFabricating SystemsControls

Topics include:AutomationFinishingFormingJoiningLubricationMechanical Cutting

PunchingSafetySoftwareThermal CuttingToolroom EquipmentTube and Pipe Fabrication

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